Barcelona Set to Pursue Permanent Deal for Marcus Rashford
A €30 million buy option and Barcelona covering his wages create a clear route to a full transfer.
Overview
- The Athletic reports Barcelona want to keep Marcus Rashford beyond his season-long loan from Manchester United.
- Rashford’s deal includes a buy option reported at about €30 million (£26 million) at the end of the 2025–26 season.
- Barcelona are paying his wages during the loan, which signals intent to convert the move.
- Under Hansi Flick, Rashford has produced seven goals and 11 assists in 26 appearances across all competitions.
- His Old Trafford future remains unresolved despite Ruben Amorim’s January 5 dismissal, following his prior exile in the manager’s so-called bomb squad.